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Niddodi Ultra Mega Power Project

This article is useful to know how this kind of projects are taking shape when Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiha very much interested to implement this project.In his budget speech on July 12,2013 he made this remark in the State Assembly

Ultra Mega Power Projects(UMPPs- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_Mega_Power_Projects) ,launched in 2006 has been facing critical issues like fuel availability,escalation in fuel prices,delay in clearances.During the time of signing of PPAs by these UMPPs, developers were unaware of the fact that the fuel prices could escalate by 10-15%.Power developers are seeking a revision of PPAs to allow pass through of coal costs.TATA power has taken the foremost step relating to imported coal price issue in front of CERC (http://cercind.gov.in/2012/rop/Record%20of%20Proceeding%20in%20159%20of%202012%20CGPL%20.pdf)

Projects Awarded till date..

As of now, PFC(Power Finance Corporation) being the nodal agency has awarded 4 UMPPs – Sasan UMPP in Madhya Pradesh( Reliance Power),Tilaiya UMPP in Jharkhand(R Power),Krishnapatnam UMPP in Andhra Pradesh and MUndra UMPP in Gujarat (TATA Power). Mundra and Krishnapatnam is based on Imported Coal from Indonesia whereas Sasan and Tilaiya have been allotted coal blocks.Tariffs were highly competitive striking an average figure of Rs 1.88/unit.

Mundra UMPP was first to commence its operations with commissioning of 3 x 800 MW units in 2012 and last unit was synchronized in Jan 2013 which were quite ahead of their schedule. CGPL (Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd.) -TATA’s wholly owned subsidiary(SPV) has been incurring losses due to change in the regulatory framework in Indonesia’s coal regime(http://news.mitraismining.com/pages/IndonesianMiningRegulation.aspx)

In July 2012,TATA Power sought a tariff hike in lieu of change in coal prices as DISCOMs refused to revise the PPA terms.In its tariff petition of TATA,it has stated that hike in Indonesia coal prices will lead to rise in generation cost by Re 0.67- Re 0.70/Unit,thereby denting the cash flow statements of TATA Power.Inspite of this deadlock of tariff,TATA Power continue its operations of Mundra while R Power stalled work at the Krishnapatnam UMPP.R-Power held that the operations could start only after the revision of Standard Bidding Documents signed with DISCOMs.Delhi High Court has suspended the petition filed by R Power and thus they have plans to approach CERC.

On the other hand,Sasan UMPP has made the steady progress. The first 660 MW unit is expected to commission by 2012-13.In Jan 2013,465 kV switchyard was commissioned in order to provided initial start up power.R Power has plans to commission the remaining units with a time interval of 3-4 months.As far as Coal production is concerned from Moher and Mpher Almohri,its much ahead of the targeted time frame. R Power is also struggling with legal hurdles w.r.t ambiguity of coal usage.Company was asked to stop production in the aforesaid coal blocks in lieu of R Power’s linking the Coal Scam by CAG.

R Power’s third UMPP Tilaiya has faced many delays due to challenges in obtaining forest clearances and land acquisition. As of Nov 2013,Stage II forest clearance has been awarded thereby keeping the project in limbo.

Progress Report of UMPPs released by CEA can be found at : http://cea.nic.in/reports/articles/thermal/umpp.pdf

Future Scenario!!

The Power Ministry has identified additional 12 sites to set up UMPPs in different states and these are:

Progress on the bidding process of only 2 UMPPs (Sarguja-CHattisgarh and Bedabahal-Odisha) have stalled as the coal block areas have been classified as No- Go areas. by MoEF. Despite the elimination of problem of Go/No Go areas ,the bad omen of clearances still pending with Sarguja UMPP.Bedabahal UMPP re invited pre qualification bids as it has been awarded green signal as far as MoEF is concerned.

MoP has finalized a new set of SBDs for UMPPs but the approval is still awaited from EGoM.The ministry has proposed separate rounds for Coal linkage and Captive coal blocks. Moreover,the bidding of UMPP will be based on first year tariff rather than 25 year levellised tariff.(http://www.powermin.nic.in/whats_new/pdf/Guideline_for_determination_of_tariff_and_SBD_for_case_1.pdf)

Earlier, in Oct 2012 CERC had suggested revising UMPPs on BOO Model rather than DBFOT Model. Moreover,there was a proposal to supply 100% of the coal to the power plants fulfilling the shortage through coal import.

Thus in the light of various issues,the development if UMPPs have been questioned by power plant developers.There is a need to build flexibility within the PPA structure to deal with uncertainties in a manner that is quantifiable for the prospective investors.

cholestorol-tryglyserides

Ways to control and improve cholesterol (increase the HDL and decrease the LDL)levels in the blood:

Avoid vanaspati (trans fatty acids). Decrease ghee / oil / butter in your diet. If you are a non-vegetarian, try to take more of fish. Eat lean meats. Eat chicken without the skin. They should not be fried. Meat should

be consumed only in small quantities and less frequently (prefer fish to fowl and fowl to flesh). Do not smoke or take any other forms of tobacco. Work towards an ideal body weight. Be physically active. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables - they reduce the bad effects of "bad" cholesterol on the blood vessels and also decrease the

amount of fat absorbed. Eat 20-40 gms of unsalted, nonfried nuts or fruit seeds everyday. Medication for lowering of cholesterol should be used only when the above measures have not been successful in loweWhat is cholesterol? ---------------------------------------------------------------

Optimal cholesterol levels are as follows LDL cholesterol should be < 100mg/dl (ideally should not be more than 70mg/dl)

HDL cholesterol should be > 45/dl (ideally should be > 50 for women and > 40 for men)

Triglyceride levels should be < 150 mg/dl (ideally should not be more than 100mg/dl)

In what situations is it recommended that cholesterol levels be even lower than normal levels?

If you already have heart disease, the doctor may advise you to further lower cholesterol levels. If anybody in your family has or has had heart disease/angina/heart attack, then again, the doctor will advise you to lower cholesterol,

even further. If you have diabetes, or blood glucose on the higher side, then again, the doctor will advise you to lower cholesterol even further. If any close blood relative has or has had diabetes, then again the doctor will ask you to lower cholesterol even further. If you have high blood pressure, then again the doctor will ask you to lower cholesterol even further. If any close blood relative has high blood pressure then again the doctor will advise you to lower cholesterol even further. If you smoke, then cholesterol can become even more dangerous for your blood vessels. Even in normal people and children, it is advisable to keep cholesterol within limits. When the cholesterol is high, deposition

(accumulation) of cholesterol in the arteries can start in early childhood. Prevention thus has to ideally start in early childhood.

Therefore, to lead a healthy life the entire family must adapt to a healthy diet. Let us work together for a healthy heart and an active

Normal — Less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or less than 1.7 millimoles per L (mmol/L)Borderline high — 150 to 199 mg/dL (1.8 to 2.2 mmol/L)High — 200 to 499 mg/dL (2.3 to 5.6 mmol/L)Very high — 500 mg/dL or above (5.7 mmol/L or above)The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that a triglyceride level of 100 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) or lower is considered "optimal." The

Instead, for those trying to lower their triglycerides to this level, lifestyle changes such as diet, weight loss and physical activity are

encouraged. That's because triglycerides usually respond well to dietary and lifestyle changes.

Your doctor will usually check for high triglycerides as part of a cholesterol test (sometimes called a lipid panel or lipid profile).

You'll have to fast for nine to 12 hours before blood can be drawn for an accurate triglyceride measurement. -----------------------Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Here are five foods that can lower your cholesterol

Can a bowl of oatmeal help lower your cholesterol? How about a handful of walnuts or even a baked potato topped with some heart-healthy

margarine? A few simple tweaks to your diet — like these — may be enough to lower your cholesterol to a healthy level and help you stay off

vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, which can help lower cholesterol. Snack on seasonal fruits. Experiment with veggie-based casseroles,

soups and stir-fries. If you prefer dried fruit to fresh fruit, limit yourself to no more than a handful (about an ounce or two). Dried

fruit tends to have more calories than does fresh fruit.Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can help lower your LDL

("bad") cholesterol. Some types of fish — such as salmon, mackerel and herring — are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Other good sources of

omega-3 fatty acids include walnuts, almonds and ground flaxseeds.3. Exercise on most days of the weekWhether you're overweight or not, exercise can reduce cholesterol. Better yet, moderate physical activity can help raise high-density

lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol. With your doctor's OK, work up to 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day. Remember that

adding physical activity, even in 10-minute intervals several times a day, can help you begin to lose weight. Just be sure that you can

keep up the changes you decide to make. Consider:

Taking a brisk daily walk during your lunch hourRiding your bike to workSwimming lapsPlaying a favorite sportTo stay motivated, find an exercise buddy or join an exercise group. And remember, any activity is helpful. Even taking the stairs instead

of the elevator or doing a few sit-ups while watching television can make a difference. ample, instead of using cheese, meat or croutons in your salad, add a handful of walnuts or almonds.

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BLOOD PRESSURE

The force or pressure of the blood (pumped from the heart) against the walls of the arteries is known as blood pressure.

Systolic blood pressure (top or high number) is the pressure inside your arteries when the heart contracts and pumps blood into your arteries.

Diastolic blood pressure (bottom or low number) is the pressure inside your arteries when the heart is relaxing and filling with blood.

The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension. Over time, high blood pressure can damage your blood vessels and lead to serious health problems.

Some people get nervous during a visit to their doctor's office and this causes their blood pressure to increase. They are said to have 'white coat hypertension'. This may not be a sustained condition but may lead to hypertension.

Heart disease: Are you at risk?

September 27 is World Heart Day, a day that emphasises the need for people young and old to take heart health seriously.

Heart disease, earlier believed to be a health concern for middle-aged people, is now striking more young people and women. While heart conditions may vary in degree, it is important to recognise the risk factors you may be exposed to that make you more vulnerable.

What is a risk factor?Scientific studies have shown that certain traits and lifestyle habits increase the risk of a heart attack. These danger signs are called 'risk factors'. The progression of heart disease is a long-term process in which cholesterol and other substances build up in the inner lining of artery walls. They form plaque, which blocks the flow of blood to the heart muscle.

Risk factors tend to speed the development of plaque, and by reducing them, we can block the progression of plaque formation and decrease the chances of having a heart attack.

There are two types of risk factors: those which can be modified and those which cannot.

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Jack fruit or ponos:

A jack fruit mela is organised in Mangalore.As most of the people are not aware the poor jack fruit contain so many vitamins.

In 100 grams of jack fruit we get following vitamins:

Protien 1.2 grams to 1.9 grams

Sugar 20.6 grams

Calcium 20 to 37 milligrams

Magnatium 27 milligrams

Potassium 191 to 407 milligrams

Vitamin A 175 to 5407 I U

Fibre content 2 grams

Sulpher 38 to 41 milligrams

Pista 16 to 25.4 grams

In Karnataka total 2.60 lakhs tons of Jack fruit is grown .As per agriculture university:

Jack fruit is useful to those having high blood pressure.Since this fruit contains vitamin C it acts as antibiotic and fights against many problems.It is good for teeths.Its contents Lignin,Raiboflavin,safonics,naisin fights against cancer,ulcer and early aging..

hence in future if you get a chance to eat jack fruit dont hisitate to taste it.I think we will eat the same if Americans try to eat it.